Free London Weekend Events: Jan 16-18, 2026
Brighten a dull January weekend in London without spending a penny. Our guide covers free art, film, quizzes, fitness, cultural festivals, and even a free pint.
Brighten a dull January weekend in London without spending a penny. Our guide covers free art, film, quizzes, fitness, cultural festivals, and even a free pint.
Discover the top family-friendly exhibitions coming to London in 2026. From immersive Pixar worlds to stop-motion fun and underwater adventures, plan your perfect cultural day out with the kids.
Homeless families in temporary accommodation accuse Lambeth Council of causing stress with unannounced visits and threats of relocation. Campaigners demand change as costs soar.
New analysis reveals London families pay 23% of all UK inheritance tax, with soaring property prices dragging more estates into the net. Discover the regional breakdown and who is hardest hit.
A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. The ruling prevents 'operational chaos' for low-income families.
Discover the best London farmers' markets for 2026, from Marylebone to Crystal Palace. Find fresh, local produce and support community growers. Plan your visit now!
New research reveals nine in ten Australian families are anxious about affording back-to-school items, with child poverty projected to rise. Discover the impact on education.
Missed out on tickets for London's official 2025 New Year's Eve fireworks? Discover the best alternative viewing spots, from rooftop parties to free vantage points across the capital.
The Working Families Party, buoyed by recent electoral wins, declares the 'time has come' for a viable third force in US politics. With activity in 18 states, it aims to capitalise on voter disillusionment.
Discover 12 of London's most glamorous New Year's Eve parties for 2026, from glittering rooftop terraces to exclusive speakeasies. Plan your ultimate celebration now.
Discover the top free vantage points to watch London's spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display. Find out which parks and hills offer the best views of the Thames celebration, including key travel info.
American families with dual citizenship face new legal challenges under Trump's proposed policies. Learn about the potential impacts and what it means for US-UK ties.
A UK private detective reveals four shocking cases, from secret families to benefit fraud, exposing the hidden lives people lead. Read his astonishing stories here.
Discover why The Churchill Arms in West London is famed as the capital's most festive pub, with 55 trees and 300,000 lights attracting visitors from across the globe. See the story behind the dazzling display.
A Chicago school principal details the terror ICE operations inflict on immigrant families. Children barricade doors and stop eating, fearing deportation. Over 4,000 arrested since September.
Londoners can expect a damp, overcast Christmas Eve with temperatures peaking at 8°C. Get the full hour-by-hour forecast for the capital's festive weather.
Australia refuses to issue passports for fewer than 40 citizens, mostly children, held in 'militarised' Syrian camps despite US warnings that inaction 'compounds risk to all of us'.
Labour's new child poverty strategy targets lifting 550,000 children above the poverty line by 2030, tackling the stark reality that most poor children now live in working families. Discover the plan's key measures.
A lawyer for 130 families disputes the pilot error theory in the Air India 171 crash, suggesting an electrical fault is more likely. Exclusive details from the UK meetings with victims' relatives.
Families of the 97 Hillsborough victims say justice is denied as a report finds 12 retired officers would have faced gross misconduct charges. Read the full story on the latest developments.
Relatives of the 97 victims express profound anger after CPS decides not to charge two ex-officers. Read the full story on the latest development in the long fight for justice.
Discover a hidden London Christmas market that offers a magical, European-style festive experience. Find unique gifts, mulled wine, and authentic charm away from the crowds.
A police watchdog report reveals 12 officers should have faced gross misconduct charges over the Hillsborough disaster. Read the full findings and family reactions.
An 8-year-old girl is sleeping on a floor in Jamaica after the Home Office rejected her visa, highlighting Britain's ongoing legacy of separating Caribbean families. Read the full investigation.
Ditch the festive fatigue with our guide to the best live music in London this December. From Wolf Alice at The O2 to Sudan Archives at the Roundhouse, discover the gigs worth braving the cold for.
First Lady Melania Trump reveals this year's White House Christmas theme, featuring a Lego portrait, a gingerbread house, and tributes to Gold Star families. Discover all the festive details.
Discover the top Christmas carol services in London for 2025. From free concerts at St Paul's to candlelit events at the Royal Albert Hall, find your perfect festive outing.
Lambeth Council reveals most homeless families will be placed outside London due to unsustainable financial pressures and housing shortages. Read the full story.
Families bereaved by Covid demand Boris Johnson lose ex-PM privileges after damning inquiry finds his delays cost thousands of lives. Read the full story.
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama condemns UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood for 'ethnic stereotyping' after 700 Albanian families were singled out for deportation. Read the latest developments.